Doc 0000190884
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This document excerpt from the CIA MKUltra program discusses the use of U.S. Government cover for field personnel and the establishment of a research program to study human biology, environmental relations, and illness, which would conceal the actual purpose and extent of Agency involvement.
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Ask the archive about this →This page features a dark, stylized graphic of a bank vault door on the left, illuminated by a blue glow. The text on the right, set against a black background with a subtle blue gradient, announces "THE BLACK VAULT" in a distressed, white font. Below this title, it explains that the document was sourced from "The Black Vault," an online repository of declassified government documents, specifically highlighting the MKULTRA/Mind Control Collection. The text also provides a URL for the collection. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, stamps, forms, tables, diagrams, or redactions visible on this page.
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The page is primarily composed of heavily lined and speckled handwritten text. There are two large, handwritten "A" annotations in the left margin. Toward the bottom of the page, there is some typed text that appears to be part of a numbered list item, possibly a form, detailing "OPERATIONAL AND/OR SECURITY CLEARANCE" for "project personnel and agents." The rest of the image is filled with horizontal lines and what appear to be redacted or heavily obscured sections of previous text or form fields. There are no photographs, diagrams, or stamps visible.
tllls pnjcct. P.s U. s. citj Zn€ ::> \ . they are suhject to e:::;pionag~ laws and regulatiohs. Particular ernphaais l is being placed on selection of the above mentioned persoru1el in viev o! the scnsi ti ve na.tu:ro of the project. Agent pnrsonnel processed under this project rtill be tllorouf,hly .1.:-~d nrofe~sionally assessed to deter:dne basic rnoti Vd.tion ar!d ccn l.rol facto ra. Th0se factors will be re-inforced throuGh the application of additional puychiatric and itsycholof,ical ~eclmiquen, me thod.s and skills inqluding ·the use of hypnosis in conj1mction with druc;s where \ nprlicahle. \ ·- 1). I<'t.liP1'Et!T 1\.,ll QTiri fl. ~:i'Pf'()YiT ' There will he a dcfini te need within tho pro jcct for certaik scientific laboratory equipme!lt.· An esti~te of the con.t of this' r.ateri::1l will be set · forth in parn (16) hclm.r. In :.1.dcJition to sctentHic equipment, office ~1.terin.J.., incluMng safes, c1eskc, typc•. .. ritcrs and staticmcrJ uill a.lno be recyui reel. Special or-·.eraGion.11 cqajpmc:nt inclu(lillf: S/H ~f:1terial and otlv:::r corr.:auni- caUon Cf1Uipmcnt for use in ;,pccific operat!:ons will he re<1uestcrl u.ndcr individual sub-pro jcc ts. ncnsi ti vc nature of the p!'C'poseu objectlves and tasks, coorJination will be ...... .. on a strict need to kno~ ba5is • -·-~-----·---- , / -11- 15. TTI-tETAHIE As previously indicated, the .Agency has done considerable research and has undertaken var:r~u .. s activities in t. ' he past that ;rill directly cof1tribute to this project. i·l:t.'Cimu.m ut.ilization \-11:11 be made of kno-.llc dge already gained and assets available through exlzti:ng p rogra£1"lS at JHea~·.;uartcrs and in the Field. Considerable groundwork has already been laid in connection with the estat-lishmcnt o · Certain key personnel have alrendy been cloared and steps take11 to fon:ully establish the cov upon approval of this project.. A prot;rcssi ve plan has been worked out for initiating the activities of the cov These activities have bean broken down int.o fiv·e separate research projects \ uncler the direction of th~A brief dcscr:l.ption ·of these rc~earch c· projects and an estimated (\::tte of co::I:n.cnce;'llent follvws: (see attachment .. for ad eli ti onal details) ' l. Study o 1 October 19Su . 2. Effect of Che ical Agents on Uodily F''mctions, r:entation and Attitudes, 1 September 1J5~ 3. Other Factors Effectinr, Behavior, Hent~.. tion, nnd Attit,llles, . ' 1 October l?SU. ., ,. l1. iicthods of J\sscssinr, Feh.;vlor, ~;ot.iv<-ttion, Attitude and s. Con.9ult,1tlvc ~:ervice for !1elcvunt
Study o 1 October 19Su . 2. Effect of Che ical Agents on Uodily F''mctions, r:entation and Attitudes, 1 September 1J5~ 3. Other Factors Effectinr, Behavior, Hent~.. tion, nnd Attit,llles, . ' 1 October l?SU. ., ,. l1. iicthods of J\sscssinr, Feh.;vlor, ~;ot.iv<-ttion, Attitude and s. Con.9ult,1tlvc ~:ervice for !1elcvunt i\gcncy Pr::bl..cm~; Srecial 5ervicos, im:1ediat.ely upon approval of the project. The dates g.i.vrm ahove are tentative and contingent upon the availability of cleared personnel. In most cases Drelimin.::try reseorch -..ill com:~cnce iro::1edia':.cly upon MoroY<tl of tlle pi"J,jcct. '">;V -"" •' -~ ~. •oi'-;. -. ...... ~ '·- ·. ... ... ~ -12- 16. LSHi'.ATLD ~O~il' ...... ._ "· Director ~~ 9 ,WJO ' Executive Director lC,OOO A~enc:r Linison r)f.riccr lO,UOO P.esearch ,\naly~t )/JVJ 12 ,00) Psyc~1ia tris t:. 3' )01) Cultural AnthropologLst 2,000 ~ '1o g:L ·t s '" ·,_ 2·,ooo ~oc~o s,ooo. Laboraliory 'Iccllnicians 2"' ~:2 ,)JO ... llyf)onotic Technici;m l,.SOO ' Hyponot.ic Specialist. 3 ~ ~1,000 'J ,ooo h,ooo Neurolo;;ist Research As;,ocia tc ( !)oc:j.o.Log)·) 3,7SO :;ocretarJ and Clerk TJ--pist 3 ~~ U,OO(l 9 J 000 -= Agents ( St.udent I'dlc-.;chip) G -~ ~~.:; !l)OD 2\ . 3 . ';;Q~l ~ ro :;oo Cl1ar reo 2 ; l, :'zOOJ Total Co~cn::~t.icn ~-ilfl, )!90 --- ........ _...._._ .......... .Jit." OIU I~ •. -13- ~~~~ . ------~· · This figure covers eeneral office cr;uipu·nt, inclui:ln8 l supplies; recording equipmentj and special scientific . equipment. Total Eq•.tip::-.cnt This f4.;uro covers do:ncstic and forei{;!l travel ~lcl po t• diem for project. pnrsonncl. .\ " '\ To~1.l Travel and Fer Diem 1.),000 'fhis fund Hill be m.1dc uvail~blc <.W rc'jltired to t1ie . Director, for operational er..pens12s, including grants to ad:Jitional student::; ' rcproGerting potuntial·agcntn no~ co~ercd elsc~1eru in Total Con t.ingoncy i~unct Thi3 !ir,urc includes the rcn t., renovation and utili t-is::; safe house f:::1cilitic:3. Office sp3.ce for project rcr:>unnel ·- ~ will be rented from th . . ·-"-· . _:..·-·· .... -------- -----------------·-··--------------- --------- ' / ' -lS- .· regulat~on wl~ich would prevent the ., departure from the Unlted. C:t1.tt's· of train:Ln;~ 1n this C')unt.ry. I '· d. Jn ~,r tlu) sci~n t,if::..~ techniques 1 to be e4Jloyed in specific operational situations un~.ler this project, special coordi:tP.Li on Nill t•e roq-.J.ln!·~~. 'Iid.s coorcLtnation HiJ~ inclndc tlte ap?roval, f or spec ifl ' . C e1c~. • ~. · i v-:·.. ~.. . r, .'1~'. d.::pu I .;;_'",_'· ;_rcc' vor;,r.J,.. :1ns
The page is a text-based document with numbered sections and sub-sections detailing aspects of a project's "cover" and related attachments. Handwritten annotations in the left margin include "B/3" and "A". A significant portion of the text is obscured by black redaction marks, particularly in section 11b and in several sub-sections under the "NOTE". The document appears to be a formal, typed report, likely from a government or organizational context, with no visible photographs, stamps, forms, diagrams, or specific evidence of experimental procedures.
The document is a typed page with what appears to be a multi-page memo or report. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, or stamps visible. The text is laid out in numbered sections, with the main content of the page discussing personnel control, motivation, equipment, and coordination for a project. There are no visible redactions or obscured content on this particular page.
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The visual content of this page, a typed document, is marked by numerous redactions across several lines of text, obscuring specific information. Handwritten annotations are present in the form of a vertical marking on the left margin labeled "3/3" and potentially a "F" near the numbered list. No photographs, stamps, forms, diagrams, or tables are apparent. The redactions represent significant portions of the text, making it impossible to identify the subject matter they conceal.
This document page appears to be a section from a report detailing estimated costs labeled "COMPENSATION." It presents a list of job titles with corresponding monetary figures, structured like a table or a form with filled-in fields. There are no photographs, official stamps, signatures, diagrams, charts, or visual evidence of experimental procedures. The page contains numerous handwritten annotations, including "B/3" on the left margin and what seems to be a page number "-12-" at the top. There are also several areas of obscured content, indicated by black markings, particularly near the "Director" entry and obscuring a portion of the "Total Compensation" amount.
The provided document page contains typed text and handwritten annotations. A black marker has been used to obscure several lines of text within sections titled "CONTINGENCY FUND" and "RENT, RENOVATION AND UTILITIES." Handwritten notes in blue ink include "B13" and "B" in the left margin, and a numerical "13-" at the top center. The visual appearance suggests it is a financial breakdown or budget allocation, with dollar amounts listed alongside various expense categories like "EQUIPMENT," "TRAVEL AND PER DIEM," "CONTINGENCY FUND," and "RENT, RENOVATION AND UTILITIES."
This page is almost entirely white space, suggesting it's likely a blank or partially blank page from a larger document. There are a few very small, scattered black marks that appear to be specks of dust or minor imperfections on the paper. One small black mark in the top right corner could be a stamp or a stray mark, but its context is not clear. There is no photographic or diagrammatic content, and no visible text or handwritten annotations.
The image contains a portion of a typewritten document, with the page number "-15-" visible in the upper right corner. Several lines of text are present, discussing regulations and coordination needs for a project involving scientific techniques. There is a handwritten "F" in the upper left corner, and a black redaction obscures a section of text on the second line of the main body. Another black redaction is present near the bottom center of the page, obscuring further text. Visual evidence of experimental procedures, equipment, facilities, photographs, stamps, forms, diagrams, or charts is absent.
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